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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Kyneton, 3444

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,641

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.8%

Median age

47

Median income

$1,620/wk

Employment rate

55.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$810,000

Languages at home

5.8%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

50.7/100
Average

Top 36% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • Education hub
What Kyneton is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Heritage area, Education hub

Suburb profile

Kyneton offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Macedon Ranges Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.

Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with schools and education, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Kyneton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$810k

+5.9% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

7,641

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#33

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

75th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

62nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
50.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 36% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2073rd in Australia
State rank
448th in VIC
Peer rank
#33 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#109 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$810,000
Median price change
+5.9%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

7,641(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 62th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+2.8%
Change in 1 year
+61
Change in 5 years
+211
Growth rank in VIC
62th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,150), extrapolated at +1.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
7,513
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,620
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
317 of 3,183
Median monthly mortgage
$1,798
Employment rate
55.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,534 / 257 / 0 (+ 70 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
732
Against the person
98
Against property
389
Rate per 1,000 residents
95.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State safety percentile
74.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+3.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft48
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle58
  • B49 Other Theft59
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order129

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,059
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
School list
  • Kyneton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 627 students · Top SEA quarter 13%View on My School →
  • Kyneton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 307 students · Top SEA quarter 24%View on My School →
  • Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1081 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 286 students · Top SEA quarter 31%View on My School →
  • Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 888 students · Top SEA quarter 27%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart KynetonMair Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Australia Post/Mollison St
  • Kyneton Railway Station
  • Kyneton Station
  • Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rd
  • Kyneton Town Centre/Jennings St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 16 parks mapped in suburb
  • Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.13
Other(3)
  • Parking (2)
  • Public toilets
  • BridgestoneTyres

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barkley SquarePark
  • Bolton ReservePark
  • Carlsruhe Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Edgecombe Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Hurry ReservePark
  • Kyneton Gasworks Community ParkPark
  • Kyneton Mineral Springs ReservePark
  • Kyneton Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Langley I12 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Quarry ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
25
Parks (OSM)
16

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
7
Nearest hospital
Kyneton District Health Service (3.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • DoctorDoctor
  • Kyneton District Health ServiceCaroline Chisholm DriveHospital
  • Pro PhysioPhysiotherapist
  • Springs MedicalDoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartMollison StreetPharmacy
  • Tread PodiatryPodiatrist
  • WholelifePharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
274
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

197 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Use and Development of the Land for Racing Dog Husbandry (20 Greyhounds)
    95 SEBASTOPOL ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    41 BROWNS COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Earthmoving Contractor's Depot (Amendment sought for additional workshop, storage and administration plus car parking and Alterations to building and car parking previously approved)
    2 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Verandah associated with the Child Care Centre
    3 HOYLE COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) warehouses and creation of access to a road in Road Zone Category 1 and the Removal of Vegetation (2 Street Trees)
    42 SALEYARDS ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for an Outbuilding (Garage)
    9 WELLS COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use from shed to part residence and extension of shed.
    112 BAYNTON ROAD KYNETON 3444Withdrawn
  • Use and Development for Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Amendment sought for external and internal changes to approved dwelling).
    178 MOLLISON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Extension to Existing Dwelling, Partial Demolition and Removal of Vegetation (Hedging)
    11 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    35 EBDEN STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage).
    34-36 EDGECOMBE STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings and the subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and Removal of Vegetation
    42 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for Three (3) Warehouses, Removal of Five (5) Non-Native Trees and alteration to access to a Road Zone Category 1
    56 SALEYARDS ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (one (1) non-native tree)
    53 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a carport and shed
    245 TRIO ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a fence.
    45A MOLLISON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of an outbuilding (Shed)
    52 GRANITE HILL LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Restricted Retail Premises (Showroom), and Development of Warehouse, and Display of Business Identification Sign (Amendment sought to alter endorsed plans)
    16 REGENT PLACE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    151 PIPERS CREEK ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use from Industrial to Indoor Recreation Facility (Amendment sought to increase the permitted number of patrons present on the property at any one time from ten (10) to twenty (20)
    FACTORY 7/4-6 BEAUCHAMP STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling and a 22,500 litres rainwater tank
    VEREKERS LANE KYNETON 3444NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    75 DONOVANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    200 HIGH STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)
    37 LEARED DRIVE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an outbuilding (shed)
    45 SIMPSON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    27 MACDONALD COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of an Extension to Existing Dwelling.
    38 BALD HILL ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Single Dwelling partially outside the Building Envelope.
    98B WEDGE STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of buildings and works and signs (associated with existing industrial use).
    4 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for outbuilding (shed), outbuilding (office) and carport associated with existing dwelling
    75 HALLORANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling (Amendment sought to alter Endorsed Plans (Removal of Upstairs Bathroom & Extension to Front Garage)).
    658 LAURISTON ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Resubdivision of existing lots and removal of Easements E-1 (electricity) & E-2 (electricity and water) on TP812313N
    67 SIMPSON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of an energy generation facility.
    JARRETT DRIVE KYNETON 3444In progress
  • Development of the Land for a Truck Service Workshop along with Associated Offices & Works
    2 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Withdrawn
  • Development of an Outbuilding (storage shed).
    36 PARKES DRIVE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage) and installation of water tanks (retrospective)
    93 HARTS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a Screen Wall and external painting of Existing Dwelling
    35 EBDEN STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for a Dwelling and Short Term Accommodation, Development of an Outbuilding (Garage), Crossover, and Solar Panels, and Partial Demolition
    19 JENNINGS STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.
    25 STRAWHORN COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment and creation of a carriageway easement.
    38 DONOVANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/09/2025 and 20/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.EDGECOMBE ROAD, SALEYARDS ROAD17 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TRIO ROAD, CALDER OUT-TRIO RAMP OF22 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

21 heritage places

  • DEGRAVES MILLNH0310
  • FORMER BANK OF NSWNH0308
  • FORMER WILLIS FLOUR MILLNH2186
  • FREEMASONS HALL ZETLAND LODGENH1988
  • INSITU HORSEWORKS KYNETONNH1984
  • KYNETON ARTS CENTRENH1989
  • KYNETON BOTANIC GARDENSNH1994
  • KYNETON COURT HOUSENH1472
  • KYNETON DISTRICT HOSPITALNH1684
  • KYNETON RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1602

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 23.6 km away).

Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%

11.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +62.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • KynetonLabor 65.3% · Coalition 34.7% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
  • Kyneton EastLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • MalmsburyLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
  • TyldenLabor 51.6% · Coalition 48.4% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
  • TaradaleLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)12.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Macedon Ranges Council

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Kyneton, VIC 3444 profile | Suburb Guide